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Harmost — is an Ancient Greek word that means military governor. Lysander instituted several harmosts during the period of Spartan Hegemony after the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC. The Thebans also used the term … Wikipedia

harmost — ˈhärˌmäst noun ( s) Etymology: Greek harmostēs, from harmozein to join together, govern; akin to Greek harmos joint, fastening more at arm : a governor appointed by the Spartans over subject towns and people … Useful english dictionary

Lysander — (died 395 BC, el. Λύσανδρος , Lýsandros) was a Spartan General and the commander of the Spartan fleet in the Hellespont which was victorious against the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BC. The following year, he was able to force the Athenian… … Wikipedia